"I can't even remember the last time I played videogames," James said.
"I know. It's going to be so much fun crushing you. I call dibs on James after your lunch date." He pointed his fork at me.
"I'm good at videogames," I said. "Maybe I can crush both of you."
Rob laughed. "I seriously doubt that."
"I played tons of N64 growing up. I can beat anyone at Mario Kart."
Rob laughed again. "Yeah, this isn't N64. Xbox is for grownups."
"I'm sure it's not that different."
"Well, I guess we'll see later. Game on, Penny. Oh, and Professor Hunter, could you please pick me up some condoms? Like a huge box? Like all the condoms they have in the store."
"Please don't call me that. And there's some in my nightstand. You can have them."
"I think the two of you are going to need those."
"Yeah, we don't use them."
Geez. Is nothing personal between these two?
"Fuck, I hate you. I hate both of you so much."
James laughed and grabbed my hand, pulling me toward the elevator.
Addiction - Chapter 32
Saturday
"What about something like this?" James stopped next to a huge painting of the beach. There was a boardwalk that overlooked the sand and water.
"It reminds me of Rehoboth." I leaned my head against his shoulder.
"Me too. It's kind of perfect, right?" He wrapped his arm around my back.
"That's the day I fell in love with you, you know."
He kissed my temple. "You barely knew me."
"I knew enough."
He turned back to the painting. "Let's get it."
"I thought you liked the idea of moving? Why are we buying stuff for a place we might leave?"
"We can bring it with us. Where do you think you want to go?"
"I don't know. Aren't you happiest in New York?"
"I'm happiest when I'm with you." He kissed my temple again.
I smiled up at him. "Maybe I should apply to some places and see if I can get in anywhere before we choose. I'm not sure how easy it's going to be. You said people might not think my grades are valid."
"You can get in wherever you want."
"What do you mean by that?'
